Report: Maple Leafs expanding trade talks to players with term

"There's a lot of talk about the UFAs and what they could do, but the word around the Maple Leafs now is that they're widening their scope of what they'd consider. Now I don't think it is anything like Matthews or Nylander - I don't think we're talking about anything like that - but the word around them is that they're widening their ideas of what they may consider. And they are talking a bit more about players with term."

"From what I've heard, I think Edmonton is looking at two possibilities: a defenseman who can play the right side - OEL has done that before - or potentially a third center, especially if Ryan Nugent-Hopkins stays on the wing. I think they are also considering a center. They have to move Andrew Mangiapane, but those are the two positions Edmonton is considering shoring up."

The Toronto Maple Leafs have broadened their trade discussions beyond unrestricted free agents to include players with remaining contract term. While core players like Auston Matthews and William Nylander remain untouchable, the team is considering trades involving players such as Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Max Domi, Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, and Brandt Carlo. The Edmonton Oilers have shown interest in Ekman-Larsson as a right-side defenseman or potential third center option. Bobby McMann, a pending UFA with a modest salary cap hit and 20+ goal scoring capability, has also attracted trade speculation. The Leafs' willingness to explore a wider range of roster options signals a more aggressive approach to addressing team needs.

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